JP7016877B2 - Individually controllable light emitting diode module for displaying specified patterns - Google Patents

Description

This patent application, which is incorporated herein in its entirety, is filed on March 2, 2017 in the name of David SELLAM, "INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLABLE LIMIT EMITTING DIODE MODES FOR DISPLAYING DEFINE DES PATE". It claims priority based on the provisional patent application.

The present invention relates to a display system, specifically a display system including a light emitting diode (LED) strip.

Traditional medium and large display systems are generally provided with one or more display screens (eg sports bars) or custom made for a particular location or use case (eg Times Square, New York City). May be good. The display system can be used to broadcast video streams such as traditional live or recorded television programs, on-demand video streaming, two-way communication, continuous still photographs or slide shows. Display systems can also be used for information broadcasting (eg, "zipper" news tickers) as well as mood lighting (eg, relaxation rooms, dance floors, etc.).

The versatility and adaptability of current display systems has been found to be limited. The present invention addresses this shortcoming at least in part.

This overview is provided to explain in a simplified form the concepts of selection described further in the form for carrying out the invention. This summary is not intended to identify the material or essential features of the subject matter in question, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the subject matter in question.

A first aspect of the invention relates to a display system comprising a plurality of individually controllable light emitting diode modules (LEDs) for displaying a defined pattern, a cable set, a plurality of strips, and a display controller module. Examples of defined patterns include still images, video or other image animation sequences, changing lighting patterns (eg changing colors and / or changing luminosity), and the like. The cable set comprises at least a first cable and a second cable that provide at least one reference voltage line, a positive voltage line, and three or more electrically isolated conductive lines that are isolated from each other. Each of the strips is maintained between the first and second cables along a defined longitudinal distribution, from which the reference voltage, positive voltage, and data are received. Each of the strips comprises a subset of individually controllable LEDs arranged along them in a defined lateral distribution. The display controller module comprises at least one processor that sends lighting instructions for a plurality of individually controllable LEDs over a data line. The lighting command is set in consideration of the defined longitudinal distribution of the plurality of strips and the defined lateral distribution along each of the plurality of strips in order to provide a defined pattern. Each of the plurality of individually controllable LEDs is a surface mount device light emitting diode module comprising 1 to 4 individual light emitting diodes.

The display system optionally further comprises a housing, the first cable extending between the installation positions of the first pair along the housing and the second cable the second pair along the housing. Extends between the installation positions of.

Each of the strips may also be equipped with a local processor for processing a subset of lighting instructions associated with the corresponding subset of individually controllable LEDs.

The display system is a cable coupled to the first and second cables to adjust the tension in the first cable and the tension in the second cable while ensuring continued insulation of at least three conductive wires. It also has a tensioner system.

In some embodiments, the cable set comprises two reference voltage lines, the first cable comprises the first of two reference voltage lines and the positive voltage line, and the second cable comprises two reference voltages. It has a second line and a data line.

Optionally, each of the strips may be a printed circuit board (PCB), in which case the display system is to provide a reference voltage and a positive voltage from the first cable to one of the PCBs. A plurality of first connectors that are detachably attached to one of the PCBs and are permanently maintained on the first cable according to a defined longitudinal distribution, and the data and reference voltage from the second cable is one of the PCBs. It may further comprise a plurality of second connectors that are permanently maintained on the second cable according to a defined longitudinal distribution, which detachably attaches one of the PCBs to provide one. As an additional option, each of the first connectors is a specific shape for the corresponding first structure of the PCB to ensure the expected connectivity between the PCB and the cable set. Often, each of the second connectors may have a particular shape for the corresponding second structure of the PCB, which is different from the first structure.

Optionally, the cable set provides at least three additional conductive wires isolated from each other with a second reference voltage line, a second positive voltage line, and a second data line. At least a third cable and a fourth cable parallel to the cable and the second cable may be provided. In such an embodiment, the display system is maintained between the third cable and the fourth cable along a second defined longitudinal distribution that is consistent with the defined longitudinal distribution and is a second reference. A reference voltage from the voltage line, a positive voltage from the second positive voltage line, and a second plurality of strips for receiving data from the second data line may be further provided. Each of the second strips comprises an additional subset of individually controllable LEDs arranged along them in a second defined lateral distribution that matches the defined lateral distribution. In some embodiments, the first cable or one of the second cables is a second cable in order to improve longitudinal alignment between the first strip and the second strip. It may be placed between the 3rd cable and the 4th cable. At least some of the second strips are mechanically attached to one cable lying between the third and fourth cables, and at least some of the strips (eg, woven configurations). In)
It is mechanically attached to one of the third and fourth cables located between the first cable and the second cable. The display system, as an alternative or addition, aligns one or more side ends of each of the multiple strips longitudinally with the corresponding opposed ends from the corresponding one of the second multiple strips. A lateral alignment mechanism may be further provided for this purpose. For example, the lateral alignment mechanism may include magnets of opposite polarity at one or more side ends and the corresponding opposed ends. Polarized magnets may be housed in their respective mating enclosures attached to one or more side ends and corresponding facing ends, respectively.

In some embodiments, the defined longitudinal distribution establishes a longitudinal pitch of 10 mm to 200 mm between the LEDs longitudinally aligned from the various strips of the plurality of strips. The longitudinal pitch is usually constant over the defined longitudinal distribution, but may vary. In some embodiments, the defined lateral distribution establishes a lateral pitch of 10 mm to 200 mm between LEDs in a subset of LEDs. The lateral pitch is usually constant over a defined lateral distribution, but may vary. The longitudinal and lateral pitches may be equal or different.

A second aspect of the invention relates to a method for displaying a defined pattern on a temporary or permanent display system comprising a plurality of individually controllable light emitting diode modules (LEDs). Examples of defined patterns include still images, video or other image animation sequences, changing lighting patterns (eg changing colors and / or changing luminosity), and the like. The method installs a cable set with at least a first cable and a second cable that provides three or more electrically isolated conductive lines with at least one reference voltage line, a positive voltage line, and a data line. Be prepared for that. The method also comprises detachably attaching multiple strips between the first cable and the second cable along a defined longitudinal direction and a reference voltage. The positive voltage, and data, are received from it by multiple strips, each of which comprises a subset of individually controllable LEDs arranged along them in a defined lateral distribution. The method also comprises transmitting lighting instructions for multiple individually controllable LEDs over a data line, the lighting instructions being a defined longitudinal distribution of multiple strips to provide a defined pattern. And set in consideration of the defined lateral distribution along each of the multiple strips. The method is to map each of the multiple individually controllable LEDs to the specified coordinates in the display system, taking into account the specified lateral distribution and the specified longitudinal distribution, prior to transmitting the lighting command. Be prepared.

Optionally, the method further comprises transmitting a configuration instruction over a data line to multiple strips to assign a unique identifier to each of the plurality of individually controllable LEDs prior to transmitting the lighting instruction. You may be prepared.

Optionally, the method may further comprise, as an alternative or addition, encoding the video stream into a lighting instruction, taking into account the specified coordinates, prior to transmitting the lighting instruction.

A third aspect of the invention relates to a method of manufacturing a cable for use in a temporary or permanent display system. The display system comprises a plurality of individually controllable light emitting diode modules (LEDs) arranged on a plurality of strips. The method comprises providing a cable with two or more conductive wires isolated from each other in a controlled tension state in the assembling machine. The method subsequently comprises, in the assembling machine, a puncture end through a first surface of the strip receptor component and a PCB-compatible electrical contact through a second surface facing the first surface of the strip receptor. Provided are a first strip receptor component and a second strip receptor component, each comprising at least two through contact brackets isolated from each other. While the cable is in a controlled tension state in the assembler, the method continues by arranging the first strip acceptor component of the first connector in a fixed position in the first position on the cable, first. The strip acceptor through contact bracket of the strip acceptor provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of two or more conductive wires. Also in the assembler, after advancing the cable in a controlled tension by a certain distance, the method allows the second strip acceptor component of the second connector to be secured in a second position on the cable. The through contact bracket of the second strip receptor provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of two or more conductive wires, and a specific distance is the longitudinal direction of the LED for the display system. Determine the distribution. The method may also place the first strip holder on top of the first strip acceptor of the first connector and the second strip holder on top of the second strip acceptor of the second connector. The first strip holder and the first strip acceptor cooperate to ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the first strip acceptor and the first one of the plurality of strips. The second strip holder and the second strip acceptor then work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the second strip acceptor and the second one of the plurality of strips. do.

In some embodiments, the first strip acceptor component and the second strip acceptor component are first models corresponding to the first positioning structure of the strip and the method is controlled in the assembling machine. It further comprises providing a second cable with two or more conductive wires isolated from each other in a tensioned state. The method then comprises providing in the assembling machine a third strip acceptor component and a fourth strip acceptor component, each of which is a second model corresponding to a second positioning structure of the strip. Also in the assembling machine, the method arranges the third strip acceptor component of the third connector to be fixed in the first position on the second cable while the second cable is in a controlled tension state. The through contact bracket of the third strip receptor provides an electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of the two or more conductive wires. In the assembler, after advancing the second cable in a controlled tension by a certain distance, the method places a third strip holder on top of the third strip acceptor of the third connector. Secure the 4th strip acceptor component of the 4th connector to a second position on the 2nd cable before placing the 4th strip holder on top of the 4th strip acceptor of the 4th connector. The third strip holder and the third strip receptor ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the third strip acceptor and the first one of the number of strips, provided to be capable of placement. The fourth strip holder and the fourth strip acceptor ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the fourth strip acceptor and the second one of the plurality of strips. Work together to make it. Two or more conductors of the cable and two or more conductors of the second cable provide a reference voltage, a positive voltage, and a data feed in the display system.

Further features and typical advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description presented in connection with the accompanying drawings.

It is a logic module diagram of a typical display system which concerns on the teaching of this invention. It is a perspective view of the typical display system which concerns on the teaching of this invention. Also referred to simultaneously as FIG. 3 herein, are front and back views of a typical strip according to the teachings of the present invention, respectively. FIG. 4 is a diagram of a first typical terminal aligned magnet housing according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 4 in the present specification. FIG. 5 is a diagram of a second typical terminal aligned magnet housing according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 5 in the present specification. It is an exploded perspective view of the typical first connector assembly which concerns on the teaching of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the typical 2nd connector assembly which concerns on the teaching of this invention. FIG. 8 is a diagram of a typical second strip receptor according to the teachings of the present invention, also referred to herein as FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram of a typical first strip receptor according to the teachings of the present invention, also referred to herein as FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram of a typical cable-side holder according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 10 in the present specification. FIG. 11 is a diagram of a typical strip side holder according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 11 in the present specification. It is a diagram of a typical piercing PCB contact according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 12 in the present specification. It is a diagram of a typical PCB side seal according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 13 in the present specification. It is a typical cable cutting diagram which concerns on the teaching of this invention. It is an exploded perspective view of the typical cable tensioner assembly which concerns on the teaching of this invention. It is a diagram of a typical cable tensioner body according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 16 in the present specification. FIG. 17 is a diagram of a typical left-right reversing cable tensioner body according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 17 in the present specification. It is a diagram of a typical main body insulator according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 18 in the present specification. FIG. 19 is a diagram of a typical left-right inverted main body insulator according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 19 in the present specification. FIG. 20 is a perspective view of a typical frame connector assembly according to the teachings of the present invention, also referred to herein as FIG. It is a diagram of a typical frame insulator according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 21 in the present specification. It is a diagram of a typical frame connector according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 22 in the present specification. It is a diagram of a typical slug connector according to the teaching of the present invention, which is simultaneously referred to as FIG. 23 in the present specification. It is a typical logical expression of vertical installation according to the teaching of the present invention. It is another perspective view of the typical display system which concerns on the teaching of this invention. It is a detailed view of the typical display system which concerns on the teaching of this invention. FIG. 2 is a diagram of a typical cable tensioner assembly having a typical frame connector assembly according to the teachings of the present invention, also referred to herein as FIG. 27. It is a logical expression of a typical vertical weaving installation according to the teaching of the present invention. A method for displaying a specified pattern on a temporary or permanent display system. A method for manufacturing cables for use in temporary or permanent display systems.

A display system for displaying a specified lighting pattern is provided. Examples of defined patterns include still images, video or other image animation sequences, changing lighting patterns (eg changing colors and / or changing luminosity), and the like. Those skilled in the art will readily understand how the teachings of the present disclosure can be adapted to a wide range of applications, but display systems are large-scale provisions with height dimensions of up to 40-50 meters with no width restrictions. It has been developed to support the display of patterns. Of course, the teachings of the present disclosure may also be used in larger or smaller dimensional display systems.

As will be apparent from the following description, a display system comprising a first cable and a second cable is provided. The first and second cables may extend between two regular or irregular surfaces. In some embodiments, the surface is part of the frame of the display system (eg, the first and second cables extend between facing members within the frame), while the surface is a wall, ceiling, and /. Alternatively, it may be provided by any combination of floors, such as different parts of a wall that provide different surfaces or between walls and floors or between ceilings and floors. Similarly, the first and second cables do not necessarily have to extend from the same surface. In an embodiment of the invention, the plurality of LED strips are of the first and second cables along the longitudinal distribution (ie, along the longitudinal axis in the display system defined by the first and second cables). Maintained between. The longitudinal distribution can therefore define a "vertical" pitch in the display system. Each LED strip is on top of it (eg, soldered) along the lateral distribution (ie, along the longitudinal axis of the LED strip, which defines the transverse axis as compared to the longitudinal axis predefined in the display system). It comprises a plurality of fixed LED modules (or by other suitable means). The lateral distribution can therefore define a "horizontal" pitch in the display system. Of course, longitudinal vs. lateral and / or vertical vs. horizontal statements should be understood as relative to each other rather than in a literal sense.

The first and second cables provide at least a positive voltage line, a reference voltage line, and a data line, each of which is isolated from each other. Insulation can also be provided for external elements (eg, water resistant and / or waterproof). These wires are connected to each of the plurality of LED strips (eg, using a cable connector assembly that connects the first and second cables to the opposite ends of the LED strips). The positive and reference voltage lines provide power to each of the LED strips. The data lines transmit commands to the LED strips (eg, received by the local processor located there on the opposite surface from the LED module), allowing individual control of the LED module in each LED strip. The lighting instruction may be received from a remote processor or display controller. Multiple LED strips from a remote processor or display controller to uniquely identify and map each of the multiple LED modules in each of the multiple LED strips taking into account longitudinal and vertical distribution prior to receiving the lighting instruction. Configuration instructions to can be received.

In certain embodiments, the display system has a large number of "subpanels", each formed by two cables (generally parallel) and arranged next to each other (generally parallel) for a wider display area. Be prepared. Each of the subpanels may be provided by a dedicated controller (eg synchronized with each other), or a single controller may be used for multiple subpanels. One or more alignment mechanisms (eg, magnetic enclosures and mechanical couplings) may be used to longitudinally align LED strips from various parallel subpanels. If the display system is provided within the frame, the cable may be further tuned adjustable, for example using a cable tensioner assembly, and the frame transfers a reference voltage to the display system (eg, using a tensioner and connector assembly). Can be provided within the conductive material used to do so.

A method for displaying a specified pattern on a display system, as well as a method for manufacturing a cable for use in the display system are also provided. As mentioned above, examples of defined patterns include still images, video or other image animation sequences, changing lighting patterns (eg changing colors and / or changing luminosity), and the like.

A more specific example of a situation in which the present invention can be used is to at least the front and / or interior walls of a building with one or more subpanels to convert the covering surface into a temporary or permanent display device or display screen. Includes partial coverage. The display screen may or may not cover windows or openings (corridors, doors, etc.). One or more of the subpanels may be movable with the underlying structure (eg, a movable display screen or a door or movable panel dedicated to the moving parts of the display screen). Of course, the display screen can be provided as a stand-alone system, either entirely or partially, between two buildings (eg, horizontal parts, etc.).

The display screen can be used as an advertising system, as a television screen (etc.), as an ambient light system (eg in a dance club or spa resort), and / or a combination thereof (eg, an ambient light system at night and advertising during the day). Can be used as a system). Of course, the present disclosure is not limited to the few examples described herein, and one of ordinary skill in the art can readily adapt the teachings to various use cases.

The display screen is not necessarily continuous (eg, even if the display screen can be perceived as continuous from a particular point of view) and / or is not necessarily flat (eg, following the contours of a wall or building, or curved shape). It may be formed by multiple subpanels. The display screen can be used to broadcast a stream of images received from a remote system. A remote system that provides a stream of images is not part of the scope of the invention, but a transducer that allows the provided images to be adapted to the appropriate lighting instructions for a particular feature of the display system. Can be provided in some embodiments. The stream of images may comprise a series of still images or an actual video stream. According to the present disclosure, it is possible to select the performance of various components of a display system to broadcast a stream of images so that the viewer's perception at a given selected distance is the same as a high resolution display screen. (Ie, the "horizontal pitch" and "vertical pitch" may be set by accurately defining the longitudinal and lateral distribution for the "pixels" provided by the LED module, and the LED module will be properly lit. Given the instruction, it may be selected to provide the desired "refresh rate").

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described as merely examples with reference to FIGS. 1 to 30.

FIG. 1 is a logic module diagram of a typical display system 1000 according to the teaching of the present invention. The display system 1000 comprises a display controller 1100 operably coupled to a plurality of LED strips 1300.1 ... n (collectively 1300). For example, the display controller 1100 may be connected to a plurality of LED strips 1300 via the network 1200 of the display system 1000. In such an embodiment, the display controller 1100 is used to interface with a network 1200, transmit information to and / or exchange information with a plurality of LED strips 1300, and / or a plurality of physical ports 1112. The network interface module 1110 is provided. Each of the plurality of LED strips 1300.1 ... n is an individually controllable LED module arranged along them (not shown in FIG. 1, but will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 3). The information received in the LED strip 1300 can direct one or more of the individually controllable subsets of LED modules in each of the LED strips 1300.1 ... n to emit light. Various network links may be used implicitly or explicitly in the context of the present invention. The link may be illustrated as a wired link, but may be embodied as a wireless link. Wired or wireless access points (not shown) can be on any link. Similarly, any number of routers (not shown) may be present and part of the link.

The display controller further comprises a memory module 1120, a processor module 1130, and a coding module 1140. The memory module 1120 may include instructions executed by the processor module 1130 that constitutes the display controller 1100 to perform various functions as described herein. The memory module 1120 may also include a unique identifier or address for each LED strip 1300.1 ... n and / or arranged along them. Multiple within the display system 1000 by assigning a unique identifier or address to each LED strip 1300.1 ... n and / or each LED module, as will be apparent with reference to embodiments described below. It may be possible to send information or lighting instructions to the LED strip 1300 to provide the desired pattern by taking into account the specified distribution of the strip 1300 and the LED module. The coding module 1140 also includes which information / instruction is encoded, a rule or instruction for encoding the information, and / or a unique identifier of the LED strip 1300 and the individual LED modules along it. The memory module 1120 may be accessed to obtain instructions not limited to.

Processor module 1130 may represent a single processor with one or more processor cores, or an array of processors each with one or more processor cores. The memory module 1120 may include various types of memory (various standards or types of random access memory (RAM) modules, memory cards, read-only memory (ROM) modules, programmable ROMs, and the like). One or more storage device modules (not shown) may represent one or more logical or physical as well as local or remote hard disk drives (HDDs) (or arrays thereof). The storage device module may further represent a local or remote database that has been made accessible to the display controller 1100 by a standardized or proprietary interface. The network interface module 1110 represents at least one physical interface that can be used to communicate with the LED strip 1300. The network interface module 1110 may be made visible to other modules of the display controller 1100 by one or more logical interfaces. The actual protocol stack used by the physical network interface (s) and / or the logical network interface (s) of the network interface module 1110 does not affect the teachings of the present invention. Modifications of processor modules 1130, memory modules 1120, and network interface modules 1110 that can be used in the context of the present invention are readily apparent to those of skill in the art. Similarly, even if no explicit reference is made to the memory modules 1120 and / or the processor modules 1130 through the description of the examples herein, one of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that such modules are routine and innovative in the context of the present invention. It is readily recognized that it will be used in connection with other modules of the display controller 1100 to perform the steps.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a typical display system 1000 according to the teaching of the present invention. The display system 1000 may include at least one first cable 1020, at least one second cable 1030, and a plurality of LED strips 1300 comprising an LED module for displaying a defined pattern. In an example, the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030 extend along the overall height of the frame 1010 between the opposite inner surfaces of the frame 1010 and are connected to the opposite inner surfaces of the frame 1010. In another example, the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030 may extend along a portion of the height of the frame 1010 between the opposing inner surfaces of the frame 1010, in which case the frame 1010 It may include one or more intermediate portions (eg, 1010') having an intermediate inner surface to which the ends of the first and second cables are connected. The plurality of LED strips 1300 are further described herein, and as more specifically described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 6-13, a first cable at or near the end of the LED strip 1300. It may be electrically connected to the 1020 and the second cable 1030 in a longitudinal distribution. The defined longitudinal distribution of the LED strips 1300 may establish a longitudinal pitch of 10 mm to 200 mm between the longitudinally aligned LED modules from the various strips of the strips. The longitudinal pitch is usually constant over the defined longitudinal distribution, but may vary. As further described herein and more specifically described with reference to FIGS. 15-23, the plurality of LED strips 1300 connected to the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030 are cable tensioned. It can be attached to the frame using the system and frame connector assembly.

A cable set comprising a first cable 1020 and a second cable 1030 may provide three or more isolated conductive wires comprising at least one reference voltage line, a positive voltage line, and a data line.

FIG. 14 is a typical cable cutting diagram according to the teaching of the present invention. The typical cable shown in FIG. 14 may represent either the first cable 1020 or the second cable 1030. Each cable comprises two wires 14002a and 14002b isolated from each other, but the cable may include one wire, three wires and the like. As an example, the first cable 1020 may comprise a positive voltage line and a reference voltage line, and the second cable 1030 may comprise a reference voltage line and a data line, but will be more readily apparent herein. As such, any combination of wires contained in each of the first and second cables can be used without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Cable insulation may be any type of insulation commonly used in the art. However, certain materials may be more suitable in order to provide the appropriate flexibility with the appropriate response to tension. For example, in some typical embodiments, the selected cable insulation is operated under a continuous tensile load of up to 250 lbs and / or when the ambient temperature is between -14 ° C and + 50 ° C. If (eg, bent or distorted), it can be such that it does not permanently deform or crush. Of course, various tensile loads and / or temperature ranges may be selected based on the intended use. In certain embodiments, cable insulation is also selected in view of the desired resistance to external elements (eg, weather resistance and / or wind and rain resistance).

Each cable may further be equipped with tension wire 14004. In some embodiments, the tension wire 14004 does not provide power or data, but to the cable, as further described herein and more specifically with reference to the cable tension assembly of FIG. Allows tension to be applied. The tension wire 14004 may be made of a high tension material such as steel or nylon, and the wires 14002a and 14002b may be made of copper. In some embodiments, the tension wire 14004 is used alone or in addition to the wires 14002a and / or 14002b to transmit a reference voltage. In some embodiments, the tension wire 14004 may thus comprise a copper core surrounded by a high-strength material or a high-strength core surrounded by a high-strength material. In certain embodiments, the three core wires 14002a, 14002b, and 14004 have a jacket, and each copper wire has an additional nylon jacket, all of which may comply with UL standards.

Here, FIGS. 2, 3 and 24-26 are referred to simultaneously. 3A and 3B, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 3, are typical strips 1300. It is a front view and a rear view of n. FIG. 24 shows a logical representation of the display system 1000 of FIG. 2 and provides a typical vertical installation according to the teachings of the present invention. FIG. 25 is another perspective view of a typical display system according to the teaching of the present invention. FIG. 26 is a detailed view of a typical display system according to the teaching of the present invention.

The display system 1000 may provide a temporary or permanent display installation. As shown in the examples of FIGS. 2 and 24, the display system 1000 is isolated from each other with at least one reference voltage line, positive voltage line, and data line, as described above with reference to FIGS. 2 and 14. It is configured by installing a first cable set 24002 comprising at least a first cable 1020 and a second cable 1030 that provides the three or more conductive wires provided. The reference voltage, positive voltage, and data are received from the cable set 24002 by multiple strips 1300. Optionally, each of the plurality of strips 1300 may be a printed circuit board (PCB). As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of strips 1300. Each of n comprises a subset of individually controllable LED modules 1302.1 ... n (collectively 1302) arranged along them in a defined lateral distribution. In some embodiments, each LED strip 1300. There may be a minimum of two LED modules 1302.1, 1302.2 and a maximum of eight LED modules 1302.1 ... 1302.8 in n. For example, the LED module 1302 has a specified distance of 1304. The defined lateral distribution may establish a lateral pitch of 10 mm to 200 mm between the LED modules in the subset of LED modules 1302. The lateral pitch is usually constant over a defined lateral distribution, but may vary. The vertical pitch of the plurality of LED strips 1300 and the horizontal pitch of the plurality of LED modules 1302 may be equal or different.

The LED strip 1300 can be powered by a power source that delivers power through the positive and reference voltage lines. Generally, the power supply is integrated into a single physical enclosure together with the display controller 1100 to power the display controller 1100, but those skilled in the art will readily recognize that other configurations are possible. Lighting commands for multiple individually controllable LED modules are transmitted over the data lines, and the lighting commands have a defined longitudinal distribution of the strips 1300 and a plurality of strips 1300 to provide a defined pattern. It is set in consideration of the specified lateral distribution of the LED module 1302 along each of the strips. Each LED strip 1300. n may include a local processor 1306 for processing a subset of lighting instructions received from the display controller 1100. In some embodiments, the LED module 1302. Each of n may have a unique identifier or unique address (unique to a single display system among all display systems, or at least one of a plurality of controllers in a single display system). Therefore, each LED strip 1300. Individually controllable LED modules arranged along n 1302. n can be individually controlled based on the lighting instructions contained within the data feed.

As mentioned above, the lighting instructions in the data feed have a defined longitudinal distribution of the plurality of LED strips 1300 and a defined lateral of the LED module 1302 along each of the plurality of strips 1300 to provide a defined pattern. It can be generated by the display controller 1100 in consideration of the directional distribution. Multiple individually controllable LED modules 1302. Configuration instructions may be transmitted to multiple strips 1300 over the data line to assign a unique identifier to each of n. Optionally, a plurality of individually controllable LED modules 1302. n may be mapped to the specified coordinates in the display system 1000 in consideration of the specified lateral distribution and the specified longitudinal distribution. In such an embodiment, the video stream may be encoded into the lighting instruction in consideration of the specified coordinates before transmitting the lighting instruction. In an embodiment, as seen in FIG. 24, the data line has a lighting command of the LED strip 1300. It can be cut by the connector assembly in each of the LED strips 1300 so that the plurality of LED strips 1300 are logically daisy-chained by being able to pass through n. If multiple display controllers are provided, they may be connected to each other using dedicated links. As an alternative or addition, multiple display controllers are daisy chains along a single "logical" data line consisting of multiple data lines connected in series through one or more display controllers (not shown). It's okay.

LED module 1302. Each of n comprises at least one single individual LED module. In some embodiments, each of the plurality of individually controllable LED modules may be a surface mount device light emitting diode module comprising 1 to 4 individual LEDs. For example, an LED module can be a single RGB LED, a single RGB LED and one or more white (W) LEDs, a separate R, G, B LED, or a separate R, G, B LED and one or more. It may be equipped with a W LED. In some embodiments, this is specific where RGB performance (eg, photography, night vision, etc., some wavelengths generated along one or more of R, G, and / or B is undesired. Can be sufficient to provide a subset of uses). Therefore, the LED module may be equipped with any combination of R, G, B (single or different LEDs) and / or W (eg single warm white, cool white, etc.), these intensities of which are various controls. It can be set controllably to produce different colors, different controlled color temperatures, and / or different controlled luminosities. However, each of the LED modules 1302 is expected to include three (eg RGB) or four (RGB and white) individual LEDs. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that any combination of individual LEDs that provide colored (eg, temperature controlled white and / or all colors) output is suitable in the context of the typical embodiments discussed herein. To understand the. The LED module 1302 of a typical display system provided according to the teachings of the present disclosure is generally expected to produce a colored output at a given intensity based on a received lighting command. The lighting command is the LED module 1302. Allows individual control of n. That is, the LED module 1302.1 and the LED module 1302.2 are individually controllable, allowing the two modules 1302.1 and 1302.2 to display different lights according to the received lighting command. As an alternative or addition, LED modules 1302, n may be capable of producing a particular "white" light at a given light "temperature", as will be readily appreciated by those of skill in the art.

The display system 1000 may include more than one LED strip (eg, various "subpanels") as shown in FIG. That is, the first plurality of strips 1300 maintained between the first cable sets (first cable 1020 and second cable 1030) defining the first subpanel 24002, and the first and second cables 1020. And a second plurality of strips 1350.1 ... n maintained between the second cable sets defining the second subpanel 24004, comprising a third cable 1040 and a fourth cable 1050 parallel to 1030. (Aggregately 1350) and exists. In the illustrated example, the longitudinal distribution of the first subpanel 24002 is consistent with the longitudinal distribution of the second subpanel 24004. The third and fourth cables 1040 and 1050 provide at least three additional conductive lines isolated from each other with at least a second reference voltage line, a second positive voltage line, and a second data line. .. The second plurality of strips 1350 receive a reference voltage from the second reference voltage line, a positive voltage from the second positive voltage line, and data from the second data line. Second plurality of strips 1350. Each of n comprises an additional subset of individually controllable LED modules arranged along them in a second defined lateral distribution that matches the defined lateral distribution. Of course, one of ordinary skill in the art will define variously any number of subpanels with or without gaps laterally and / or longitudinally and / or parallelly or with respect to a customized display area. Easily recognize that they can be juxtaposed. As an alternative or addition, the various subpanels may be partially or completely overlaid (eg, to increase pitch). In some display systems that provide a multi-faceted display area, the LED strips may provide LED modules on two opposing surfaces, or different LED strips may provide an alignment mechanism (eg, adapted from FIGS. 4 and 5). Can be aligned back to back using (s). It is also possible to provide more than two display surfaces in a customized display system (eg, triangles, square LED strips, or LED prisms maintained by angled cables). It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the teachings of the present invention may be applicable to any number of strips.

The first plurality of strips 1300 and the second plurality of strips 1350 may be in contact or close (eg, connected) at each tip of the plurality of strips to align adjacent strips. Alignment can be accomplished using, for example, terminal alignment magnets, mechanical couplings, or combinations thereof shown in FIG. 26 and further described herein with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

The display system 1000 may further include a plurality of first connectors 1600 and second connectors 1700 shown in FIG. The connectors 1600 and 1700 are permanent in the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030, respectively, according to the defined longitudinal distribution of the LED strip 1300, as further described herein with reference to FIGS. 6-13. Is maintained at. The connector is an LED strip 1300. One end of n is detachably attached so as to receive a positive voltage and a reference voltage (denoted as wires 14002a and 14002b in FIG. 26) from the first cable 1020, for example at the first end of the LED strip 1300. Enables. LED strip 1300. The other end of n is detachably attached to the second connector 1700 to provide a connection to the second cable 1030, thereby, for example, the LED strip 1300. At the second end of n, a data line (indicated as wires 14002c and 14002d in FIG. 26) and a second reference voltage line may be received. As an additional option, to ensure the expected connectivity between the LED strip (which may be a PCB, for example) and the cable set, each of the first connectors is an LED strip 1300. Each of the second connectors may be of a particular shape for the corresponding first structure of n (eg, a key type that considers collaborative components), and each of the second connectors is a different LED strip 1300. It may be a specific shape for the corresponding second structure of n (eg, a key mold that considers collaborative parts).

With reference to FIG. 3 more specifically, in FIG. 3A, the LED strip 1300. Two details 3A ′ and 3A ″ corresponding to the position along n are shown. As mentioned above, the first and second connectors have LED strips 1300. To ensure that the LED strips are installed in the proper configuration. It may be a shape or key type specialized for the corresponding first and second ends of n. LED strip 1300 to which the first and second connectors are attached, respectively. The first and second ends of n are shown in details 3A'and 3A'. For example, the LED strip 1300, which has a different arrangement or configuration at each end of the LED strip 1300. There is a recess 1308 in the structure of n. Therefore, only the second connector at the first end (eg at the position shown in detail 3A') is the LED strip 1300. Attached to n, only the second connector at the second end (eg at the position shown in detail 3A ″) is the LED strip 1300. It may be possible to be attached to n.

LED strips 1300. There are contacts 1310a and 1310b on the back side of n, which are the LED strips 1300. It may allow a connection between n and the wires included in the first and second cables 1020, 1030, the connection occurring via the first and second connectors. As shown in the figure, the contacts 1310a and 1310b are the LED strip 1300. Only the first connector is attached to the first end of n, the LED strip 1300. They may have different configurations that can be used to ensure that only the second connector can be attached to the second end of n (at the typical contacts shown, they vary). Has a number of contacts).

In addition, the LED strip 1300. A third detail 3A "" corresponding to the tip of n is also shown. As mentioned above, it is desirable that the tips of the first plurality of LED strips 1300 be aligned with the adjacent second plurality of LED strips 1350. For alignment, for example, the adjacent LED strip 1300. n and 1350. It can be realized by mechanical and / or magnetic coupling between n. As further described in FIGS. 4 and 5, the LED strip 1300. n and 1350. The tip of n may be configured to provide such functionality. Although not clearly shown in FIG. 3A, the LED strip 1300. Each tip of n (ie, a tip with detail 3A''' and a facing tip) has various structures, for example, based on the location, size, and / or shape of the recess 1312 and / or the through hole 1314 in the LED strip 1300. May have. In some embodiments, the LED strip 1300. n is adapted for various conditions of use (eg, moisture resistance, water resistance, waterproofness, and / or dust resistance, etc.). For example, LED strip 1300. n may be weatherproof and / or windproof and rainproof, and may provide sealing parts except for contacts 1310a and 1310b. The contacts 1310a and 1310b can then be sealed using properly configured connectors and seals, as will be more readily apparent below. LED strip 1300. n is a contact 1310a specifically shaped or configured (eg, recessed in the strip and / or surrounding the height in the strip) to enhance or maintain the weathering and / or windproof properties of the assembly. And 1310b may be provided.

4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 4, are views of a first typical terminal-aligned magnet enclosure 1400 according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 4A shows a perspective view of a typical terminal alignment magnet, FIGS. 4B and 4C are front views and side views of a typical terminal alignment magnet, and FIG. 4D is a typical terminal alignment magnet. The top view of the terminal alignment magnet is shown.

The terminal aligned magnet enclosure 1400 may include polar magnets housed within the enclosure and may provide one possibility of aligning the tips of the first and second plurality of LED strips 1300 and 1350. For example, the first LED strip 1300 belonging to the first plurality of LED strips 1300. One tip of n may accommodate a terminal aligned magnet enclosure corresponding to a first polarity (eg, N pole), the first LED strip 1300. The second LED strip 1350 belonging to the second plurality of LED strips 1350 adjacent to n. The tip of n may accept a terminal aligned magnet housing corresponding to a second polarity (eg, S pole). Therefore, the first and second LED strips 1300. Adjacent to each other. n and 1350. The tip of n may be magnetically attracted, resulting in improved alignment of different LED strips from different subpanels. Each LED strip 1300. n and 1350. n may have a terminal alignment magnet corresponding to the first polarity at one tip of the strip and a terminal alignment magnet corresponding to the second polarity at the opposite end of the strip. Each LED strip 1300 in the plurality of LED strips 1300. n can be configured to have the same polarity at the same tip. As an addition or alternative to using magnets to align adjacent LED strips, other means such as mechanical coupling (eg, having a female part on one strip and a male part on the other) Can be implemented.

The terminal alignment magnet housing 1400 has an LED strip 1300. It can be inserted or attached to the tip of n. As described with reference to FIG. 3, the LED strip 1300. n may have tips of various structures, thus limiting which polarity of the terminal alignment magnet can be attached to it. As shown in FIG. 4A, the crushable tab 1402 is the LED strip 1300. It can be pushed into the corresponding through hole 1314 of n. Similarly, the tab 1404 is the LED strip 1300. It may be slidably engaged with the recess 1312 of n. LED strip 1300. The location, size, and / or shape of the recess 1312 and the through hole 1314 at the tip of n limits what kind of mounting (eg, which polarity of the terminal alignment magnet enclosure) can be inserted into each tip. Thus, the terminal alignment magnet housing of the wrong polarity is the LED strip 1300. Prevents it from being inserted at the tip of n.

5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 5, are views of a second typical terminal aligned magnet enclosure 1400' according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 5A shows a perspective view of a typical terminal alignment magnet, FIGS. 5B and 5C are front views and side views of a typical terminal alignment magnet, and FIG. 5D is a typical terminal alignment magnet. The top view of the terminal alignment magnet is shown.

The terminal aligned magnet housing 1400'may be similar to the terminal magnet housing 1400 described with reference to FIG. 4, but includes a polar magnet of opposite polarity (for example, S pole) housed in the housing. It's fine. Also, the crushable tabs 1402'and / or tabs 1404' may be in different positions, sizes, or shapes from the corresponding crushable tabs 1402 and 1404 of the terminal alignment magnet enclosure 1400, as a result. , Each terminal alignment magnet housing 1400 and 1400'is an LED strip 1300. It can only be inserted at the tip of each of n.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a typical first connector assembly 1600 according to the teaching of the present invention. The first connector assembly 1600 may include a first receiver strip 1602, a cable side holder 1604, a strip side holder 1606, and a PCB side seal 1608. Elements 1602, 1604, 1606, and 1608 are further described below. The first connector assembly 1600 may further optionally include a bracket mount 1610 for mounting on a back frame, wall, etc.

As mentioned above, the first connector assembly 1600 is the LED strip 1300. n can be used to detachably attach n to the first cable 1020. The first connector assembly 1600 may be permanently maintained on the first cable 1020. The first connector assembly 1600 further describes the LED strip 1300. It may be designed so that it can only be attached to the first end of n or the first structure. Further, the LED strip 1300 shown in FIG. It can also be noted that n has a different structure at the location of the recess 1308 than that previously shown in FIG. Again, the LED strip 1300. There may be some variations on the structure of n and the connector assembly may be designed accordingly.

FIG. 7 is an exploded perspective view of a typical second connector assembly 1700 according to the teaching of the present invention. The second connector assembly 1700 may include a second receiver strip 1702, a cable side holder 1704, a strip side holder 1706, and a PCB side seal 1708. Elements 1702, 1704, 1706, and 1708 are further described below and are the same as or different from the first receiver strip 1602, cable side holder 1604, strip side holder 1606, and PCB side seal 1608 of the first connector assembly. It's okay. The second connector assembly 1700 may further optionally include a bracket mount 1710 for mounting on a back frame, wall, etc. Those skilled in the art will recognize that only one or both of the bracket mounts 1610 and 1710 may be provided to secure a given LED strip. In some embodiments, the seals 1608, 1708 match the shape of the contacts 1310a and 1310b on the LED strip and the upper surface of the connectors 1602, 1702 to maintain the desired weathering and / or weathering properties of the assembly. Shape or key type.

As mentioned above, the second connector assembly 1700 is the LED strip 1300. n can be used to detachably attach n to the second cable 1030. The second connector assembly 1700 may be permanently maintained in the second cable 1030. The second connector assembly 1700 may be further designed to be attachable only to the second end or second structure of the LED strip 1300, as further described herein.

8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, and 8E, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 8, are views of a typical second strip receptor 1702 according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 8A shows a perspective view, FIG. 8B shows a side view, FIG. 8C shows a top view, FIG. 8D shows a cross-sectional view taken along a straight line shown in FIG. 8C, and FIG. 8E shows a bottom view. The figure is shown.

As shown in FIG. 8B, the second strip receptor 1702 may further comprise a puncture contact 1802 extending from its bottom surface. As mentioned above with reference to FIG. 14, the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030 are insulated cables that keep positive voltage lines, reference voltage lines, and / or data lines isolated from each other and from their surroundings. Is. Therefore, the puncture contact 1802 can be used to puncture or puncture an insulator to contact the wires inside each of the first or second cables. The second strip receptor 1702 in FIG. 8 shows only two puncture contacts 1802, but more or less depending on the number of wires in the second cable 1030 received by the second strip receptor 1702. A number of piercing contacts can be used.

Another feature of the second strip receptor 1702 is the top surface as shown in FIG. 8C. As mentioned above, the second connector assembly 1700 is the LED strip 1300. It may be configured to be attachable only to the second end of n, which is the LED strip 1300. This can be achieved by designing the interface of the second strip receptor 1702 so that it corresponds only to the second end of n. For example, the top surface of the second strip receptor 1702 is the LED strip 1300. It comprises a protrusion 1804 that matches the structure of the recess 1310 at the second end of n. The protrusion 1804 is the LED strip 1300 in FIG. It can be shown that it corresponds to the recess shown at the distal end of n. The second strip receptor 1702 is the LED strip 1300. It also comprises a contact 1806 that may correspond to the corresponding contact at n, which is the LED strip 1300. When n is a PCB, it may also be referred to as a PCB contact. For example, there are two contacts 1806 shown in FIG. 8C. These may correspond to the two contacts 1310a as shown in FIG. 3B. The number and location of contacts 1806 is designed to allow the data feed provided by the data cable to pass through each of the LED strips (eg, in series or in a daisy chain) so that it will be more easily apparent from 1906. Obtain, but the positive voltage from the positive voltage line connects the LED strips in parallel. Alternatively or additionally, the number and location of contacts 1806 may also be designed so that the second strip acceptor 1702 and concomitantly the second connector assembly 1700 can accommodate only the second end of the LED strip 1300. ..

Also, as can be shown, for example, on the bottom surface of the second strip receptor 1702 in FIG. 8E, there may be a hole or slot 1808 for receiving the corresponding pin or spike from the cable side holder 1704. Both the second strip acceptor 1702 and the cable-side holder 1704 may accommodate the corresponding portion of the second cable 1030. Also, as can be shown, for example, on the top and bottom of the second strip acceptor 1702, there may be a hole 1810 for receiving the corresponding screw from the second strip side holder 1706, thereby the second. The cable assembly 1700 is an LED strip 1300. It can be detachably attached to n.

9A, 9B, 9C, 9D, and 9E, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 9, are diagrams of a typical first strip receptor 1602 according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 9A shows a perspective view, FIG. 9B shows a side view, FIG. 9C shows a top view, FIG. 9D shows a cross-sectional view along a straight line shown in FIG. 9C, and FIG. 9E shows a bottom view. The figure is shown.

Similar to the second strip receptor 1702 shown in FIG. 8, the first strip receptor 1602 can also be used to pierce the insulator of the first cable 1020 and contact the wires inside. It may be equipped with 1902. Also, like the second strip receptor 1702, the first strip receptor 1602 also has the LED strip 1300. The LED strip 1300, such as the protrusion 1804 corresponding to the recess 1310 at the first end of n, as well as the contact 1310b shown in FIG. 3B, for example. It may have a top surface with a PCB contact 1906 that may correspond to the contact at the first end of n. The first strip acceptor 1602 may also include a hole or slot 1808 for receiving the corresponding pin or spike from the cable side holder 1604. The first strip acceptor 1602 may further comprise a hole 1910 for receiving the corresponding screw from the first strip side holder 1606, whereby the first cable assembly 1600 may include the LED strip 1300. It can be detachably attached to n.

Another feature of the connector assembly typically shown as part of the first receptor strip 1602 is that the bottom surface may further comprise a wire spacer 1912 extending from it. In some embodiments, the wire spacer 1912 may cut the data line (eg, by a simple cut or by removing part of the data line) when assembled on the cable. However, during testing, it has been shown that pre-cutting the data line by removing a portion from the data line gives better results (eg no winding effect on the cable). Therefore, the wire spacer 1912 acts as an insulator between the opening intermediate ends of the data lines. As mentioned above, the data lines containing the lighting instructions are for each LED strip 1300. To control the LED modules individually. You may cross n. The wire spacer 1912 has a data feed from the data line of each LED strip 1300. It can be used to achieve data line placement by insulating the intermediate ends of the data lines so that they pass through n and interconnect a series of LED strips. Thus, the plurality of LED strips 1300 can be logically daisy-chained (eg, connected in series). However, it should be noted that there is no requirement that the first strip receptor 1602 must include a wire spacer 1912. The wire spacer 1912 can be used in either the first or second contact assembly to cut the data lines stored in the corresponding first or second cable.

10A, 10B, and 10C, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 10, are views of a typical cable-side holder according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 10A is a perspective view, FIG. 10B is a top view, and FIG. 10C is a side view.

The first cable-side holder 1604 and the second cable-side holder 1704 can be the same or slightly different, but for illustration purposes, FIG. 10 shows in either the first connector assembly 1600 or the second connector assembly 1700. Shown is a single cable side holder that can be used. As described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, the cable-side holders 1604 and 1704 are pinned or inserted into the corresponding holes or slots 1608 and 1708 of the first and second receptor strips 1602 and 1702, respectively. It may have spikes 10002. Pins or spikes may be, for example, snap fits or compression fits, and may be hard or soft, but are not so limited. In some embodiments, the cable-side holders 1604, 1704 are shaped or keyed to match the characteristics of the cable insulator to maintain the desired weathering and / or weathering properties of the assembly. Similarly, the underside of the connectors 1602, 1702 may also have a shape or key shape that matches the characteristics of the cable insulator to maintain the desired weathering and / or weathering properties of the assembly.

11A, 11B, 11C, and 11D, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 11, are views of a typical strip-side holder according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 11A is a perspective view, FIG. 11B is a top view, FIG. 11C is a side view, and FIG. 11D is a front view.

Again, the first strip-side holder 1606 and the second strip-side holder 1706 may be the same or slightly different, but for illustration purposes, FIG. 11 shows the first connector assembly 1600 or the second connector assembly 1700. Shown is a single strip side holder that can be used in any of the above. The first and second strip-side holders 1606 and 1706 may have holes 11002, which may be, for example, screw holes for receiving screws. As mentioned above, the screw may be further inserted into the first and second strip receptors 1602 and 1702 in holes 1810 and 1910, thereby the first and first, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. The connector assemblies 1600 and 1700 of 2 are LED strips 1300. Attached to n.

12A, 12B, and 12C, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 12, are diagrams of typical piercing PCB contacts according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 12A shows a perspective view, FIG. 12B shows a side view, and FIG. 12C shows a front view or a rear view. The piercing contacts 1802 and 1902 may be the same or slightly different, but for illustration purposes, FIG. 12 shows a single piercing contact that can be used in either the first connector assembly 1600 or the second connector assembly 1700. show. As described above with reference to the first and second strip receptors 1602 and 1702 described in FIGS. 8 and 9, the puncture PCB contacts 1802 and 1902 are the first cable 1020 or the second cable 1030, respectively. It may penetrate the installation and establish contacts or connections with internally insulated wires. The piercing contacts 1802 and 1902 may further be coupled with the PCB contacts 1806 and 1906, resulting in the LED strip 1300. At n there is a path through which power and / or data is received.

13A, 13B, and 13C, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 13, are views of a typical PCB-side seal according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows a perspective view, FIG. 13B shows a top view, and FIG. 13C shows a cross-sectional view drawn along a straight line shown in FIG. 13B. The PCB side seals 1608 and 1708 may be the same or slightly different, but for illustration, FIG. 13 is a single PCB side seal that can be used in either the first connector assembly 1600 or the second connector assembly 1700. Is shown. The PCB side seals 1608 and 1708 may be made of rubber material and may allow wind and rain tight installation of the first and second connector assemblies 1600 and 1700.

FIGS. 15-23 and 25-27, which are also referred to below, provide a typical cable tension system and frame connector assembly.

FIG. 15 is an exploded perspective view of a typical cable tensioner 15001 assembly according to the teachings of the present invention. The cable tensioner assembly 15001 coupled to the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030 may provide to adjust the tension in the cable while continuously insulating at least three conductive wires. As shown in FIG. 26, the cable tensioner assembly 15001 comprises a cable tensioner body 15000 configured to accept cables such as, for example, a first or second cable 1020 or 1030. Flat head screw 15002 which may have a flat surface on one side and a boundary surface on the other side for receiving tools such as a hex wrench to maintain tension on the cable tensioner body 15000 and the cable 1020 or 1030. Set of is used. The flat surface of the flat head screw 15002 ensures that the cable insulator is not punctured. To pierce the insulator of the cable 1020 or 1030 and connect the wire at the right end of the cable (in the configuration of FIG. 15) to the cable tensioner body 15000, it has a tip on one side and, for example, a hex wrench on the other side. A set of piercing screws 15004 having a boundary surface for receiving a tool such as is used. In some embodiments, the inner tension wire of the cable 1020 or 1030 may simply be a ground wire, thus not requiring a piercing screw 15004 and / or a flat head screw 15002.

The cable tensioner assembly 15001 is coupled to a frame connector assembly and / or an anchor assembly, such as the frame connector assembly 20000 shown in FIG. 20A and 20B, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 20, are perspective views of a typical frame connector assembly according to the teachings of the present invention. 27A and 27B, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 27, are diagrams of a typical cable tensioner assembly having a typical frame connector assembly according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 27A shows an assembly diagram of a cable tensioner assembly having a frame connector assembly, and FIG. 27B shows an exploded view of the cable tensioner assembly having a frame connector assembly.

Referring to FIG. 20A, the frame connector assembly 20000 comprises a frame insulator 20002 and two wire connectors 20004 and 20006 made of a conductive material. As shown in the assembly diagram shown in FIG. 20B, the two wire connectors 20004 and 20006 slid into the frame insulator 20002 and aligned with the matching indentations in the frame insulator 20002 (eg, non-conductive material). (Made in) slag 20005 is used to keep it in place internally. The wire connectors 20004 and 20006 also provide jumper screws 20007, each of which can be used to connect them while maintaining proper isolation between the display controller and / or the corresponding wires from the power supply. The wire connector 20004 also accepts a bolt 20008, which provides an isolation prevention connection to the wires in the first and second cables, as described below. The frame connector 20006 is similar, but accepts the pin 20010 inside instead of the bolt 20008. As shown in FIG. 27, the frame connector assembly 20000 slides into a frame 1010 which may have a corresponding U-shaped channel to accommodate the structure of the frame connector assembly 20000.

21A, 21B, 21C, and 21D, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 21, are views of a typical frame insulator 20002 according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 21A shows a perspective view, FIG. 21B shows a top view, FIG. 21C shows a front view, and FIG. 21D shows a side view.

22A, 22B, 22C, 22D, and 22E, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 22, are diagrams of typical frame connectors according to the teachings of the present invention, such as the first wire connector 20004. Is. Specifically, FIG. 22A shows a perspective view, FIG. 22B shows a top view, FIGS. 22C and 22E show a side view, and FIG. 22D shows a front view.

Referring to FIG. 15 again, the cable tensioner body 15000 further comprises a hole 15006 penetrating it longitudinally. The cable tensioner assembly 15001 also comprises a tension regulator assembly 15008 including a rotary knob and a base ring that is inserted into the cable tensioner body 15000 and has a center hole aligned with the hole 15006 of the cable tensioner body 15000. Once aligned with the holes in the rotation regulator assembly 15008 through the holes 15006 in the cable tensioner body 15000, the larger bolt 20008 in the frame connector assembly 20000 is accepted as shown in FIG. 27. Although not shown in the figure, the bolt 20008 and the base ring of the tension regulator assembly 15008 can be screwed. In a typical embodiment, the base ring of the tension regulator assembly 15008 is sandwiched between the rotary knob and the bottom plug 20009 of the bolt 20008. The rotary knob is secured within the body 15000 by a screw bolt 20008 and a base ring.

To prevent undesired rotation of the rotary knob of the tension adjustment assembly 15008, which can be caused by vibration or motion, for example, it has a flat surface on one side and a boundary surface on the other side for receiving tools such as a hex wrench. The locking cylinder 15010 having the above is used. Through the recesses 15012 of the cable tensioner body 15000 that may be present in two places on the opposite side of the cable tensioner body 15000, the user reaches a finger or tool from the tension regulator 15008 to rotate the rotary knob, thereby bolt 20008. The cable tensioner body 15000 may be moved along the longitudinal direction (eg, up and down). The cable tensioner body 15000 is bundled with the cable 1020 or 1030 (through 15002) through which the tension can be adjusted in a controllable manner.

As mentioned above, the piercing screw 15004 connects the rightmost wire in the cable 1020 or 1030, such as a ground wire or a reference voltage wire, to the cable tensioner body 15000. Referring again to FIG. 20, the bolt 20008 of the frame connector assembly 20000 is coupled to the cable tensioner body 15000 and also to the first wire connector 20004. Thus, through the external wire 27002a shown in FIG. 27, the wire connector 20004 may couple the reference voltage line or ground wire to the rightmost wire in the cable 1020 or 1030. As described below, the configuration of the frame connector assembly 20000 centered around the frame insulator 20002 ensures that the reference voltage line is completely isolated from the wires that may be provided within the second wire connector 20006.

For example, as shown in FIGS. 18A, 18B, 18C, and 18D, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 18, the cable tensioner body 15000 is further configured to accept body insulator 18000, FIG. , Is a diagram of a typical main body insulator according to the teaching of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 18A shows a perspective view, FIG. 18B shows a top view, FIG. 18C shows a front view, and FIG. 18D shows a cross-sectional view taken along a straight line shown in FIG. 18C.

The body insulator 18000 comprises a hollow cylinder 1802 having a protrusion structure at the first end with a slot 18004 for receiving a screw for maintaining the body insulator 18000 in the cable tensioner body 15000 and a hole 18006. The body insulator 18000 further comprises another hole 1800 at the first end opposite to slot 18004 of the cylindrical body 18002. Referring to FIG. 15, the main body insulator 18000 can slide into the cable tensioner main body 15000 and be fixed in the hole 18006 by tightening the screws. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the body insulator 18000 also accepts the slug connector 23000.

23A, 23B, and 23C, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 23, are views of a typical slug connector according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, FIG. 23A shows a perspective view, FIG. 23B shows a top view, and FIG. 23C shows a side view. The slug connector 23000 includes a hollow cylinder 23002 having a diameter smaller than the diameter of the cylinder 18002 of the main body insulator 18000. At the first end of the slug connector 23000 is a vertical ring 23004 configured to receive a screw. Referring again to FIG. 15, the slug connector 23000 may slide into the body insulator 18000 and the vertical ring 23004 of the slug connector 23000 is received in slot 18004 of the body insulator 18000. The slug connector 23000 and the main body insulator 18000 are arranged adjacent to the leftmost wire in the cable 1020 or 1030 in the cable tensioner main body 15000. The piercing screw 15014, which has a tip on one side and a boundary on the other side for receiving a tool such as a hex wrench, passes through the vertical ring 23004 of the slug connector 23000, through the hole 1808, and the body insulator. Inserted into 18000, it pierces the insulator of cable 1020 or 1030 to establish a connection with the wire at the left end. The body insulator 18000 ensures that the slug connector 23000 connected to the wire at the left end of the cable 1020 or 1030 is isolated from the cable tensioner body 15000 connected to the wire at the right end of the cable 1020 or 1030.

As mentioned above, the cable tensioner body 15000 is connected to the frame connector assembly 20000 as shown in FIG. Specifically, the cable tensioner body 15000 and the frame connector assembly 20000 are configured such that the pins 20010 of the frame connector assembly 20000 are received by the body insulator 18000 into the slug connector 23000 housed within the cable tensioner body 15000. .. Referring again to FIG. 23A, there is a wrinkled portion 23006 along the cylinder 23002 of the slug connector 23000, which is controlledly pushed to be slightly smaller in diameter than the pin 20010 of the frame connector assembly 20000. Be crushed. Various procedures can be used to form the wrinkled portion 23006. When the pin 20010 of the frame connector assembly 20000 is brought into contact with the slug connector 23000, the pin 20010 (with a diameter slightly larger than the wrinkled portion 23006) allows the pin 20010 to just penetrate the wrinkled portion 23006. Expand to some extent. As a result, when the cable tensioner body 15000 moves longitudinally along the bolt 20008, the connection is maintained by friction with the wrinkled portion 23006 of the slug connector 23000. The slug connector 23000 is then connected to the leftmost wire of the cable 1020 or 1030 and the pin 20010 of the frame connector assembly 20000 (also connected to the second wire connector 20006). Thus, the second wire connector 20006 may be coupled to the leftmost wire of the cable 1020 or 1030, for example this may be a data line or a positive voltage line, and the data or positive voltage may be provided by the external wire 27002b. .. Again, with the configuration of the frame connector assembly 20000 centered around the frame insulator 20002, the data or positive voltage is completely isolated from the reference voltage which can be provided, for example, in the first wire connector 20004.

16A, 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F, 16G, 16H, and 16I, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 16, are typical cables according to the teachings of the present invention. It is a figure of the tensioner body.

17A, 17B, 17C, 17D, and 17E, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 17, are views of a typical left-right reversing cable tensioner body 15000'according to the teachings of the present invention. Specifically, the left-right reversing cable tensioner 15000'may have the same configuration as the cable tensioner body 15000 shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, but is clearer than the top views shown in FIGS. 16B and 17B, respectively. As it is possible, it may have the opposite orientation. With different left-right reversing parts, it is possible to choose whether the right-end or left-end cable is isolated from the tensioner body 15000/15000'. For example, the use of the cable tensioner body 15000 and the left-right inverted cable tensioner body 15000'may be at least partially based on which part of the frame the cable tensioner assembly is attached to. For example, the cable tensioner body 15000 may be attached to the first end of the cable at the bottom of the frame and the cable tensioner body 15000'may be attached to the second end of the cable at the top of the frame.

19A, 19B, 19C, and 19D, which are simultaneously referred to herein as FIG. 19, are views of a typical left-right inverted body insulator 18000'according to the teachings of the present invention. Similar to the left-right reversing cable tensioner body 15000' described with reference to FIG. 17, the left-right reversing body insulator 18000' may have the same configuration as the body insulator 18000 shown in FIG. As may be apparent when compared to the respective top views shown in FIG. 19B, the hole 18006 of the main body insulator for receiving the screw is on the left side of the left-right inverted main body insulator 18000 and is labeled as the hole 18006'. It may have the opposite orientation at the point.

FIG. 28 is a logical representation of a typical vertical weaving installation according to the teachings of the present invention. A first cable 1029 or a second cable 1030 attached to the first plurality of strips 1300 is placed between a third cable 1040 and a fourth cable 1050 attached to the second plurality of strips 1350. By doing so, it may be possible to improve the longitudinal alignment between the first plurality of strips 1300 and the second plurality of strips 1350. At least some of the second strips (eg 1350.1) are mechanically attached to a single cable (eg second cable 1030) lying between the third cable 1040 and the fourth cable 1050. A third cable may be attached and at least some of the first plurality of strips (eg, third cable 1040) are located between the first cable 1020 and the second cable 1030 (eg, in a braided configuration). Cable and one of the fourth cable (eg, third cable 1040) may be mechanically attached.

The strip and cable shades used in FIG. 28 indicate which strips are maintained between which underlying cables, and if the strips and cable shades are perpendicular to each other, the strips are maintained between the cables. Will be done. The dark line on the strip indicates where the LED strip ends. The weaving installation can reduce the possibility of misalignment of the LED module. For example, if an intermediate cable loses tension or becomes over-tensioned, the location of the LED module is due to multiple mechanical couplings along the LED strips (s) attached to the cable resisting movement. Suppress or limit misalignment.

FIG. 29 is a method 29000 for displaying a defined pattern on a temporary or permanent display system. The method installs a cable set with at least a first cable and a second cable that provides three or more electrically isolated conductive lines with at least one reference voltage line, a positive voltage line, and a data line. To be provided (29002). Method 29000 also comprises detachably attaching a plurality of strips between the first cable and the second cable along a defined longitudinal distribution (29004). The reference voltage, positive voltage, and data are received by multiple strips, each of which comprises a subset of individually controllable LEDs arranged along them in a defined lateral distribution. Method 26000 also comprises transmitting a lighting command for a plurality of individually controllable LEDs via a data line (29006), the lighting command of a plurality of strips to provide a defined pattern. It is set in consideration of the specified longitudinal distribution and the specified lateral distribution along each of the strips.

Optionally, the method 29000 also sends a configuration instruction over a data line to multiple strips to assign a unique identifier to each of the plurality of individually controllable LEDs prior to transmitting the lighting command. You may be prepared for that. Method 29000 further, as an alternative or addition, of a plurality of individually controllable LEDs to a given coordinate within the display system, taking into account a given lateral distribution and a given longitudinal distribution before transmitting a lighting command. It may also be provided to map each. In such an embodiment, the method 29000 may further comprise encoding the video stream into a lighting instruction, taking into account the specified coordinates, prior to transmitting the lighting instruction.

FIG. 30 is a method 30000 for manufacturing a cable (eg, first cable 1020 or second cable 1030) for use in a temporary or permanent display system. Method 30000 comprises providing, in an assembling machine, a cable with two or more conductive wires isolated from each other in a controlled tension state (30002). Method 30000 is then followed by providing a first strip receptor component and a second strip receptor component (eg, strip receptor) in the assembly machine, each of which has at least two through contact brackets or puncture contacts. Each comprises a puncture end that is isolated from each other and passes through a first surface of the strip receptor component and a second surface facing the first surface of the strip receptor through PCB-compatible electrical contacts. While the cable is in a controlled tension state in the assembler, method 27000 is continued by fixedly placing the first strip acceptor component of the first connector in the first position on the cable (30004). However, the through contact bracket of the first strip acceptor component provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of the two or more conductive wires. Also in the assembly machine, method 30,000 advances the cable in a controlled tension by a certain distance and fixedly places the second strip acceptor component of the second connector in a second position on the cable. To be provided (30006). The through contact bracket of the second strip receptor provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of two or more conductive wires, and the specific distance determines the longitudinal distribution of the LED module with respect to the display system. Method 30000 also places the first strip holder on the first strip acceptor of the first connector and the second strip holder on the second strip acceptor of the second connector. It also has that (30008). The first strip holder and the first strip acceptor work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the first strip acceptor and the first one of the plurality of strips. The second strip holder and the second strip acceptor work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the second strip acceptor and the second one of the plurality of strips.

In some embodiments, the first strip acceptor component and the second strip acceptor component are first models corresponding to the first positioning structure of the strip, the method 30000 further in the assembling machine. It comprises providing a second cable with two or more conductive wires isolated from each other in a controlled tension state. The method 30000 then comprises providing in the assembling machine a third strip acceptor component and a fourth strip acceptor component, each of which is a second model corresponding to a second positioning structure of the strip. Also in the assembly machine, method 30000 allows the third strip acceptor component of the third connector to be secured in a first position on the second cable while the second cable is in a controlled tension state. Continue by arranging. The through contact bracket of the third strip receptor provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of two or more conductive wires. After advancing the second cable in a controlled tension by a certain distance in the assembling machine, Method 30000 places a third strip holder on top of the third strip acceptor of the third connector. Before placing the fourth strip holder on the fourth strip acceptor of the fourth connector, place the fourth strip acceptor component of the fourth connector in a second position on the second cable. Provided to be fixedly arranged. The third strip holder and the third strip acceptor work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the third strip acceptor and the first one of the plurality of strips. The fourth strip holder and the fourth strip acceptor work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the fourth strip acceptor and the second one of the plurality of strips. Two or more conductors of the cable and two or more conductors of the second cable provide a reference voltage, a positive voltage, and a data feed in the display system.

The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosed embodiments. Numerous modifications and variations are apparent to those of skill in the art. Embodiments describe the invention by one of ordinary skill in the art to illustrate the principles of the invention and its practical applications, and to implement various embodiments with various modifications to suit other possible uses. Selected to be understandable. In the drawings, the same reference number can be used to identify the same or similar components across different figures. Drawings are not always drawn to a certain scale.

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Multiple individually controllable light emitting diode modules (LEDs) for displaying a given pattern,
A cable set with at least a first cable and a second cable that provides three or more electrically isolated conductive lines with at least one reference voltage line, a positive voltage line, and a data line.
A plurality of strips that are maintained between the first cable and the second cable along a defined longitudinal distribution and receive the reference voltage, the positive voltage, and the data from it, each of which is A plurality of strips comprising a subset of the individually controllable LEDs arranged along them in a defined lateral distribution.
To provide the defined pattern, the plurality of individually set to take into account the defined longitudinal distribution of the plurality of strips and the defined lateral distribution along each of the plurality of strips. It comprises a display controller module comprising at least one processor that transmits a lighting command for a controllable LED over the data line .
A display system in which each of the plurality of individually controllable LEDs is a surface mount device light emitting diode module comprising one to four individual light emitting diodes . Further comprising a housing, the first cable extends along the housing between the installation positions of the first pair, and the second cable extends along the housing between the installation positions of the second pair. The display system according to claim 1, which extends to. The display system of claim 1 or 2, wherein each of the strips comprises a local processor for processing the subset of lighting instructions associated with a corresponding subset of individually controllable LEDs. It was coupled to the first cable and the second cable to adjust the tension in the first cable and the tension in the second cable while ensuring the continuous insulation of the at least three conductive wires. The display system according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising a cable tensioner system. The cable set comprises two reference voltage lines, the first cable comprises the first of the two reference voltage lines and the positive voltage line, and the second cable comprises the two reference voltage lines. The display system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising the second line and the data line. Each of the plurality of strips is a printed circuit board (PCB), and the display system is a display system.
On the first cable according to the defined longitudinal distribution, one of the PCBs is detachably attached to provide the reference voltage and the positive voltage from the first cable to the one of the PCBs. With multiple first connectors that are permanently maintained,
On the second cable according to the defined longitudinal distribution, the one of the PCBs is detachably attached to provide the data from the second cable and the reference voltage to the one of the PCBs. The display system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a plurality of second connectors that are permanently maintained in. To ensure the expected connectivity between the PCB and the cable set, each of the first connectors is a particular shape for the corresponding first structure of the PCB, said. The display system according to claim 6, wherein each of the second connectors is a specific shape for the corresponding second structure of the PCB, which is different from the first structure. 13. The display system described. The cable set provides at least three additional conductive wires isolated from each other with a second reference voltage line, a second positive voltage line, and a second data line, said first cable and said. With at least a third cable and a fourth cable parallel to the second cable,
The display system is maintained between the third cable and the fourth cable along a second defined longitudinal distribution that is consistent with the defined longitudinal distribution and the second reference voltage line. A second plurality of strips that receive the reference voltage from, the positive voltage from the second positive voltage line, and the data from the second data line, each along. 13. The display system according to any one item. To improve longitudinal alignment between the first strips and the second strips.
One of the first cable or the second cable is arranged between the third cable and the fourth cable.
At least some of the second strips are mechanically attached to the one cable lying between the third cable and the fourth cable.
A claim that at least some of the plurality of strips are mechanically attached to one of the third cable and the fourth cable disposed between the first cable and the second cable. Item 9. The display system according to item 9. Lateral position for longitudinally aligning one or more side ends of each of the plurality of strips with the corresponding opposed ends from the corresponding one of the second plurality of strips. The display system according to claim 9 or 10, further comprising a matching mechanism. 11. The display system of claim 11, wherein the lateral alignment mechanism comprises magnets of opposite polarity at the one or more side ends and the corresponding opposed ends. 12. The display system of claim 12, wherein the polar magnets are housed in their respective fitting enclosures attached to the one or more side ends and the corresponding facing ends, respectively. The defined longitudinal distribution is set forth in any one of claims 1-13, which establishes a longitudinal pitch of 10 mm to 200 mm between the LEDs longitudinally aligned from the various strips of the plurality of strips. Display system. 14. The display system of claim 14, wherein the longitudinal pitch is constant over the defined longitudinal distribution. The display system of any one of claims 1-15, wherein the defined lateral distribution establishes a lateral pitch of 10 mm to 200 mm between the LEDs in a subset of the LEDs. 16. The display system of claim 16, wherein the lateral pitch is constant over the defined lateral distribution. 16. The display system of claim 16 or 17, wherein the longitudinal pitch and the vertical pitch are equal when further subordinate to claim 13. A method for displaying a defined pattern on a temporary or permanent display system with multiple individually controllable light emitting diode modules (LEDs).
To install a cable set with at least a first cable and a second cable that provides three or more electrically isolated conductive lines with at least one reference voltage line, positive voltage line, and data line. ,
A plurality of strips are detachably attached between the first cable and the second cable along a defined longitudinal distribution, from which the reference voltage, the positive voltage, and the data are derived. Receiving by the plurality of strips, each of the plurality of strips comprises a subset of the individually controllable LEDs arranged along them in a defined lateral distribution.
By transmitting a lighting command for the plurality of individually controllable LEDs via the data line, the lighting command is the specification of the plurality of strips in order to provide the specified pattern. It is set in consideration of the longitudinal distribution of the above and the defined lateral distribution along each of the plurality of strips .
Prior to transmitting the lighting command, each of the plurality of individually controllable LEDs is mapped to the specified coordinates in the display system in consideration of the specified lateral distribution and the specified longitudinal distribution. When
How to prepare. 19. Further comprising transmitting a configuration command to the plurality of strips via the data line to assign a unique identifier to each of the plurality of individually controllable LEDs prior to transmitting the lighting command. The method described in. 19. The method of claim 19 or 20 , further comprising encoding a video stream into the lighting instruction taking into account the specified coordinates prior to transmitting the lighting instruction. A method of manufacturing cables for use in temporary or permanent display systems with multiple individually controllable light emitting diode modules (LEDs) arranged on multiple strips.
To provide a cable with two or more conductive wires isolated from each other in a controlled tension state in an assembling machine.
In the assembly machine, each is isolated from each other, each comprising a piercing end through a first surface of the strip receptor component and a PCB-compatible electrical contact through a second surface of the strip receptor facing the first surface. To provide a first strip receptor component and a second strip receptor component, each comprising at least two through contact brackets.
In the assembling machine, the first strip acceptor component of the first connector is restably placed in a first position on the cable while the cable is in a controlled tension state. The through contact bracket of the first strip receptor provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of the two or more conductive wires.
In the assembling machine, after advancing the cable in a controlled tension state by a certain distance, the second strip acceptor component of the second connector can be fixed in a second position on the cable. By disposing, the through contact bracket of the second strip receptor provides an electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of the two or more conductive wires, the particular distance being of the display system. To determine the longitudinal distribution of the LED for
Placing the first strip holder on the first strip acceptor of the first connector and placing the second strip holder on the second strip acceptor of the second connector. The first strip holder and the first strip acceptor have a continuous electrical connection between the PCB-compatible electrical contact of the first strip acceptor and the first one of the plurality of strips. Working together to ensure, the second strip holder and the second strip acceptor are the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the second strip acceptor and the second one of the plurality of strips. A method of being prepared to work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection. The first strip acceptor component and the second strip acceptor component are first models corresponding to the first positioning structure of the strip, the method of which is the method.
In the assembling machine, to provide a second cable having two or more conductive wires isolated from each other in the controlled tension state.
To provide a third strip receptor component and a fourth strip receptor component, each of which is a second model corresponding to the second positioning structure of the strip in the assembly machine.
In the assembling machine, the third strip acceptor component of the third connector can be fixedly placed in a first position on the second cable while the second cable is in a controlled tension state. That is, the through contact bracket of the third strip receptor provides electrical connection to the corresponding conductive wire of the two or more conductive wires.
In the assembling machine, after advancing the second cable in a controlled tension state by the particular distance, the fourth strip acceptor component of the fourth connector is placed on the second cable. Place it so that it can be fixed in position 2 and
Placing the third strip holder on the third strip acceptor of the third connector and placing the fourth strip holder on the fourth strip acceptor of the fourth connector. The third strip holder and the third strip receptor are continuous electrical connections between the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the third strip receptor and the first one of the plurality of strips. The fourth strip holder and the fourth strip receptor are the PCB-compatible electrical contacts of the fourth strip receptor and the second one of the plurality of strips. Be prepared to work together to ensure a continuous electrical connection with one another,
22. The 22 or more conductive wire of the cable and the two or more conductive wires of the second cable provide a reference voltage, a positive voltage, and a data feed in the display system. Method.

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